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03 Nov 2015, 13:28
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Hello everyone,
I've recently graduated in Advertising/Marketing and have no quant background - in a nutshell: not confident working with number but Im committed to brutally change this. Thankfully I've found the GMATclub and the path seems somewhat-"easier" now.
My topic may come across as a bit unusual: I'm studying the GMAT because I want to get a job in consulting (Bain, BCG, Mckinsey..) and since their test use GMAT-like questions I thought preparing for the real thing would be the best option to start building my analytical skills. I also want to apply to a top10 MBA program but this will probably happen later on, since I'm only 22yo.
Sorry for the introduction, here's the thing: I've created this topic to get your opinion on the best prep./study plan for getting there. I think I do not need to buy a preparation guide or a Manhattan book right now since I'm not taking the GMAT right away.
I'll apply for consulting in February/2016 and I do have some material to work on my math foundation, are they any good or should I invest on something else? Here's what I have:
- Kaplan 800 2008
- The Official guide for GMAT Review (12th edition)
- McGraw's Hill GMAT 2008
- Peterson's Master the GMAT 2010
- Nova's GMAT Prep Course by Jeff Kolby and Scott Thornbug
Do you have any opinion on these or a tip on study plans?
Thank you very much,
Caio
I've recently graduated in Advertising/Marketing and have no quant background - in a nutshell: not confident working with number but Im committed to brutally change this. Thankfully I've found the GMATclub and the path seems somewhat-"easier" now.
My topic may come across as a bit unusual: I'm studying the GMAT because I want to get a job in consulting (Bain, BCG, Mckinsey..) and since their test use GMAT-like questions I thought preparing for the real thing would be the best option to start building my analytical skills. I also want to apply to a top10 MBA program but this will probably happen later on, since I'm only 22yo.
Sorry for the introduction, here's the thing: I've created this topic to get your opinion on the best prep./study plan for getting there. I think I do not need to buy a preparation guide or a Manhattan book right now since I'm not taking the GMAT right away.
I'll apply for consulting in February/2016 and I do have some material to work on my math foundation, are they any good or should I invest on something else? Here's what I have:
- Kaplan 800 2008
- The Official guide for GMAT Review (12th edition)
- McGraw's Hill GMAT 2008
- Peterson's Master the GMAT 2010
- Nova's GMAT Prep Course by Jeff Kolby and Scott Thornbug
Do you have any opinion on these or a tip on study plans?
Thank you very much,
Caio
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03 Nov 2015, 18:10
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Hi caiomp,
It sounds like you're thinking about your future plans WELL in advance, which is good. If you're concerned about your 'math skills', then there are plenty of ways to go about honing those skills.
For free math practice and help, I recommend that you set up an account at Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org). The site is completely free and makes the learning a bit more fun and 'game-like' (as opposed to the dry academic approach taken by most books). While the site is vast, you should limit your studies to basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry. After spending some time re-building those skills, you can move on to the next phase of your studies.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
It sounds like you're thinking about your future plans WELL in advance, which is good. If you're concerned about your 'math skills', then there are plenty of ways to go about honing those skills.
For free math practice and help, I recommend that you set up an account at Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org). The site is completely free and makes the learning a bit more fun and 'game-like' (as opposed to the dry academic approach taken by most books). While the site is vast, you should limit your studies to basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry. After spending some time re-building those skills, you can move on to the next phase of your studies.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
04 Nov 2015, 06:06
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Hi Rich,
Thanks for having the time to help me here! I understand I'm a bit too early aswell but for a non-quant background, non-native speaker I believe better now than later, right? I was wondering if maybe I should prepare for the whole GMAT since I'm already down on the math path - the score lasts for 5 years right?
I've heard of the Khan Academy and it's a great suggestion - will start this today.
Have you ever heard of any of the books I own? Will move to them after the Khan Academy..
Thanks in advance,
Caio
Thanks for having the time to help me here! I understand I'm a bit too early aswell but for a non-quant background, non-native speaker I believe better now than later, right? I was wondering if maybe I should prepare for the whole GMAT since I'm already down on the math path - the score lasts for 5 years right?
I've heard of the Khan Academy and it's a great suggestion - will start this today.
Have you ever heard of any of the books I own? Will move to them after the Khan Academy..
Thanks in advance,
Caio
